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Choosing cymbals can be a pretty annoying and even huge task. With so many choices out there, how do you determine the right one?
Well, there are definitely a few things to help you weed out all but what matters. In this video, I go over 8 specific things that are crucial to use as a guide.
Whether you just started drumming or you've been drumming a while, I'm hoping something from this video helps you in your journey!
Remember, our ears are always evolving as drummers and as musicians! I liked DIFFERENT sounds 10-12 years ago.
We are Pokemon, y'all.
The Lord bless y'all! ✝️
0:00 Intro
1:20 Tip 1 - Sound characteristics
2:03 Tip 2 - Cymbal types
4:52 Tip 3 - Size and weight
5:52 Tip 4 - Brand and series
6:33 Tip 5 - Music genre
7:30 Tip 6 - Personal preference
7:59 Tip 7 - Testing
8:51 Tip 8 - Budget
9:25 Other things to think about
10:55 Outro
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A look at my gear here:
- Ludwig Keystone X 3-Piece Pro Beat Shell Pack with 24 in. Bass - Yellow sparkle: No longer being made
- Ludwig Classic Maple Snare drum: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/QyL9b9 (no availability in olive oyster wrap)
- Sabian HHX cymbal pack here: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/9gD6AQ
- Tama Roadpro series cymbal stands: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/PyEQbM
- Tama Roadpro Series Snare Stand: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/zNGKb0
- Tama Speed Cobra 310 Hi-hat Stand: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/DKG635
- Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Double Pedal: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/eKX0N6
- ROC-N-SOC drum throne: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/QyL9ba
- PROMARK American Hickory Drum Sticks Wood 5A - https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/jr07mM
- Zoom LiveTrak L-12 12-Channel Digital Mixer: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/anVoAN
- Lewitt Audio Beat Kit Pro 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit: https://bit.ly/3TdPy8P
- Lewitt LCT 440 PURE Large-Diaphragm Condenser: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/JzX6V2
- Shure MOTIV MV51 Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone: https://musicians-friend.pxf.io/ZQ5GKK